EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
clueless; gawking; gaping...
sound of clearing one's throat; hawk...
obstacle; hindrance...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Isang kalagayan ng pagiging tulala, walang kamalay-malay, o nakanganga dahil sa pagtataka, pagkalito, o kawalan ng gagawin.
EN: clueless; gawking; gaping
That look on your face when the prof calls you for recitation and you have zero idea what the topic is. Or when you're in a new city, looking up at the tall buildings with your mouth slightly open, making you a prime target for snatchers. "Huwag kang aanga-anga diyan!"
Reduplication of 'anga', which means to gape or be open-mouthed.
Carries a slightly negative and admonishing tone, implying that the person should be more aware or alert.
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🇵🇭 Huwag kang tumayong aanga-anga diyan, tulungan mo ako!
🇺🇸 Don't just stand there gawking, help me!
🇵🇭 Naiwan siyang aanga-anga nang biglang umalis ang bus.
🇺🇸 He was left clueless when the bus suddenly left.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.